The Big 5: Buhari, Tinubu will soon taste El-Rufai’s venom – Shehu Sani; I see Buhari’s govt as pro-military than pro-democracy – Dele Momodu | Other top stories

Bukunyi Olateru-Olagbegi: The “slight work” to rebuild Nigeria’s Democracy

This title might be misleading so I’ll rephrase; to rebuild Nigeria’s democracy is going to be backbreaking, thankless, godforsaken, heart-breaking work. It won’t bring Instagram followers, accolades, fame, or fortune and may even cost us dearly. But let’s be real for a sec: if we don’t do it, if you and I don’t do it,... Read More

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‘We’ll crack down on those who incite people to unrest’ | 8 takeaways from Buhari’s Democracy Day address

Following the change in date of Nigeria’s Democracy Day by the Federal Government from May 29 to June 12, a maiden ceremony was on Wednesday held at the Eagles Square, Abuja to commemorate the historic June 12, 1993 election adjudged as the freest and fairest election in the country since independence, as well as celebrate... Read More

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‘We can succeed in a democratic setting’ | Full text of President Buhari’s Democracy Day Speech

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Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Big 5: Buhari’s govt driving Nigeria towards disaster, instability – Obasanjo; Atiku, PDP seeks permission to inspect INEC’s server | Other top stories The Late 5: I didn’t contest to win – Ekweremadu; Erastus Akingbola’s money laundering trial resumes June 13 | Other stories BREAKING:... Read More

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June 10, 2019

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Follow the links to read all our latest stories: The Big 5: Scores killed as bandits attack five Sokoto villages; Buhari accepts Onnoghen’s resignation, wants five new Supreme Court judges appointed | Other top stories Kemi Adetiba has teased a ‘King of Boys’ sequel because why not

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June 10, 2019

The Big 5: Scores killed as bandits attack five Sokoto villages; Buhari accepts Onnoghen’s resignation, wants five new Supreme Court judges appointed | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Buhari accepts Onnoghen’s resignation, wants five new Supreme Court judges appointed About two months after the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, wrote a letter of voluntary retirement to President Muhammadu Buhari, the president has finally accepted his retirement. Garba Shehu, Buhari’s spokesperson, announced... Read More

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June 6, 2019

The Big 5: Ihedioha has no programme, only want to squander N42.5bn I left behind – Okorocha; We’ve not endorsed any speakership candidate – PDP caucus | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: We’ve not endorsed any speakership candidate – PDP caucus The caucus of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied media reports that it directed its members to support any speakership candidate. In a statement on Wednesday by the house minority leader, Leo Ogor,... Read More

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June 5, 2019

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Follow the links to read all our latest stories: The Big 5: FCT residents didn’t vote for me but I’ll secure them – Buhari; Fresh trouble for Gbaja as court summons him on eve of speakership contest | Other top stories The Late 5: UK seizes fresh £211m Abacha loot; Nigeria’s Muhammad-Bande emerges UNGA... Read More

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June 4, 2019

The Late 5: UK seizes fresh £211m Abacha loot; Nigeria’s Muhammad-Bande emerges UNGA president | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Another £211m Abacha loot seized from bank account in Channel Island A court has seized the sum of £211m traced to the late General Sani Abacha, which was found in a Jersey bank account on Channels Island. According to Metro UK, the late Head of State laundered money... Read More

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June 2, 2019

Opinion: Things to stay away from in the next level

With a sincere heart I would like to congratulate His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo {SAN} on their inauguration and swearing in as the President and Vice President of the Federal republic of Nigeria. Regardless of my personal reservations on the process that led to this historic event- the emergence of... Read More

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May 30, 2019

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Follow the links to read all our latest stories: Chelsea condemns London rivals to Europa league next season The Big 5: Oyo can’t afford N30,000 minimum wage – Makinde; Singapore’s Supreme Court frees Nigerian on death row | Other top stories The Late 5: Oshiomhole chased away for breaching protocol at presidential inauguration; Obasanjo,... Read More

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The Late 5: Oshiomhole chased away for breaching protocol at presidential inauguration; Obasanjo, 393 passengers escape crash on Ethiopian Airlines | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Malami steps down as Justice minister The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said funds recovered by his ministry stood at N270 billion from N19.5 billion in 2015. Malami said this during a valedictory session to mark the end of his tenure... Read More

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I will pay even closer attention to the voice of my critics | 10 striking takeaways from Sanwo-Olu’s Inauguration speech

Following their victories at the just concluded general elections, President Muhammadu Buhari, his Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo alongside Governors of 29 states across the federation and their Deputies on Wednesday took their oaths of office amidst pomp and ceremony. With the Presidential Inauguration ceremony at the all-important Eagles Square celebrated in a low-key mood following the decision of... Read More

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Sanwo-Olu promises to walk the talk as far as transparency and fiscal discipline are concerned | Full Inauguration Speech

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The Big 5: Buhari submits asset declaration form ahead of second term inauguration; Court orders arrest of Kano Emir’s chief of staff | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Secondus assures Imo state of good governance by Ihedioha National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has assured the people of Imo State that their in coming Governor Rt Hon. Emeka Ihedioha has the capacity to restore the lost glory of... Read More

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Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Big 5: Buhari submits asset declaration form ahead of second term inauguration; Court orders arrest of Kano Emir’s chief of staff | Other top stories The Late 5: Supreme Court ruling in Zamfara undemocratic – Oshiomhole; Court orders arrest of Sanusi’s aides | Other stories... Read More

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May 28, 2019

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Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Big 5: 5 people killed, 12 houses burnt in fresh Plateau crisis; Expose criminals in your neighbourhood – Buhari | Other top stories The Late 5: We can’t promise Boko Haram will be eradicated – Garba Shehu; Buhari signs N8.9 trillion budget for 2019... Read More

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May 27, 2019

The Late 5: We can’t promise Boko Haram will be eradicated – Garba Shehu; Buhari signs N8.9 trillion budget for 2019 | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari signs N8.9 trillion budget for 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, signed the 2019 Appropriation Bill. The President’s assent officially makes the bill become law and signals the commencement of the 2019 fiscal year. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; the Chairman of... Read More

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May 27, 2019

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Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Big 5: Minimum wage will be paid from April 18 – Ngige; Four persons critically injured as building collapses in Imo | Other top stories

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May 24, 2019

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Follow the links to read our latest stories and analyses on trending topics: The Big 5: Court fixes June 24 for Saraki’s suit against EFCC; CAN, JNI clash over FG’s radio station for herdsmen | Other top stories The Late 5: Abike Dabiri denies report on Ethiopian and Egypt Airlines running drug cartels in Nigeria;... Read More

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May 23, 2019

Just In: Nigeria gets substantive Inspector General of Police

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu has been confirmed by the Nigeria Police Council, as the substantive Inspector General of Police (IGP). Mohammed who has served in acting capacity since January 15 when he took over from former IGP, Ibrahim Idris following his mandatory retirement age of 60 years, was announced as... Read More

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May 23, 2019

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Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Big 5: Electricity generation falls to 2,616MW, six plants idle; Soldiers die, six missing as Boko Haram attacks army base in Borno | Other top stories The Late 5: LUTH resident doctors protest, issue ultimatum to management; Over 30 killed as gunmen raid Katsina... Read More

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May 22, 2019

Just In: Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa steps down from Presidential Election Petition Tribunal

President of the Court of Appeal and Chairman of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa has stepped down from the panel sitting in Abuja for personal reasons. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its 2019 Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, through his counsel Levy Uzoukwu (SAN) had asked the Chairman of the tribunal to recuse... Read More

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May 14, 2019

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Use the links below to check out our latest stories and more: The Big 5: Ganduje presents staff of office to new emirs; Oshiomhole denies attacking Kogi gov, Bello over APC ticket | Other top stories Just In: Shocker for Sowore as AAC suspends him and nine others; appoint Acting Chair... Read More

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May 13, 2019

Just In: Shocker for Sowore as AAC suspends him and nine others; appoint Acting Chair

Publisher of Sahara Reporters and Presidential Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the March 23 presidential election, Omoyele Sowore along with nine others, including its Deputy National Chairman (South West), Ogunlana Rotimi Jacob have been suspended by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party for a period of six months over alleged anti-party activities, corruption and... Read More

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May 8, 2019

The Late 5: Tribunal fixes May 15 for pre-hearing session on Atiku’s petition; Court adjourns forfeiture suit against Patience Jonathan until May 24 | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court adjourns forfeiture suit against Patience Jonathan until May 24 A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday adjourned until May 24 a suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seeking final forfeiture of about $8.4 million and N7.4billion found in accounts linked to... Read More

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May 7, 2019

#NotTooYoungToRun: We ran. We won. Now we prepare to lead

When the #NotTooYoungToRun movement started in 2016, we were driven by one central premise: that young Nigerians needed to be more involved in the governance and decision-making processes of our country. We considered it an aberration that for a country whose median age is 18 and has an overwhelming youth population (about a quarter of... Read More

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May 7, 2019

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Catch up on all our latest stories using these links below: The Late 5: Court refuses to stop Buhari from swearing in Tanko Muhammad as substantive CJN; Assassins after me, my son for supporting Buhari – Mrs Obasanjo | Other stories Abike Dabiri-Erewa wants you to know that lawmakers are the ones against diaspora... Read More

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May 6, 2019

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Follow the links below to check out our weekend stories: The Big 5: Sharia police in Kano to arrest people eating in public during Ramadan; DSS arrests commercial sex workers in Calabar | Other top stories Entertainment roundup: Tiwa Savage leaves Mavin, signs new record deal with Universal Music Group; ‘Game of... Read More